Sunday, December 30, 2012

Well I am proud for a couple reasons today. The first is that I've been getting my posts ready ahead of time and scheduling them to post for the next day. That in and of itself is almost a miracle. LOL! And the second one is I get to share some beautiful cards that I received this year. Each one has come from someone who at one time or another has been to one of my parties/classes. I love to see what others do and I'm so happy when I'm on the receiving end of one of these creations.

Cards were made by: Top Row: Carin Orth (my sister and downline), Vicki Affholter (friend/customer) Bottom Row: Joni Reimann (friend/customer), Pam Bucholtz (friend/customer), Sue Kohl (aunt/friend) Thanks ladies for sharing not only your Christmas greetings and fine art work, but also your friendship. That is what is important. I am so thankful for all the friends I've made through Stampin'Up! My world would be much smaller if it wasn't for Stampin'Up!

I want to share one more thing with you today. I had wanted to make some of these, but just never got around to doing so until this week. I had the candy bought so why not? Now this is not my own idea. I got it from fellow demonstrator Brenda Quintana. She is so talented and she shares so willingly. She is one of my favorites. Check out her blog if you get time.

Isn't this adorable? She even has a video on how to make these. Very simple to follow and easy to make. Thanks Brenda!

Saturday, December 29, 2012

It's a cold day here in the Thumb of Michigan as I write this post and doesn't seem like a warm up anytime soon. I needed to make some thank you cards so I thought I'd use the Wonderful Winterland stamp set that is soon to not be available after Jan 2. If you want this adorable winter set you better hurry to get your order in.

Here you can see that I added Dazzling Details to the brim of the hat and also the pom pom on top. I will be sad when this set is no longer available for purchase, but I will still keep it in my collection for my own personal use.

Friday, December 28, 2012

I had mentioned yesterday that I would be sharing a SAB project today and here it is. It's a wreath made using the new Sycamore Street DSP paper from the SAB brochure. You can receive this package of 12 sheets of double sided designer paper for FREE with a $50 order starting January 22, 2013. The colors in this paper is Island Indigo, Pool Party, Rich Razzleberry, Sahara Sand, Summer Starfruit, Tangerine Tango and Whisper White. When I saw this paper in the SAB brochure I wasn't overly excited, but decided to get it when demos had the chance for pre-order SAB benefits. Once I opened it today though I was glad I had gotten it. It's lovely paper and the colors are beautiful. This wreath is for someone special, but I can't tell you who just yet. I want her to receive it before I say anything more.

And just so I can get some other cards cleared up out of my cards to post I will add a couple more here today. These were some thank you cards I had sent out in November.

Hope you've enjoyed these and if you have any questions please feel free to post a comment here and I'd be more than happy to answer them. Also don't forget to check out the Clearance Rack. New items have been posted. Lots of great deals. You can shop 24/7 from my website.

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Each year when someone asks my sister Michele what she wants for Christmas, she always says she just wants Peace and Harmony. Well this year she got her wish. This is what I made for her.

I used the Patio Party DSP and punched out the butterflies with the Elegant Butterfly punch and added some bling with the Adhesive Backed Rhinestones. The letters were cut out of Summer Starfruit cardstock and I used a retired SU Big Shot alphabet. The ribbon is Primrose Petals Stitched Satin Ribbon. I purchased the frame from Walmart. This was quite easy to do and I thought it turned out pretty cute.

Look for a project tomorrow made from a SALE-A-BRATION item. Yes, SAB will start on January 22, 2013 and run through the most wonderful day of the year March 22, 2013. Can you figure out why it is wonderful? Leave me a comment to tell me why and I'll send you a little surprise in the mail. Don't forget to contact me to book your SAB workshop. Host it either at your home or mine. SAB is a great time to host a Stampin'Up! party.

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. Luke 2:16That precious gift that was given to us so long ago is still the best gift we will ever receive because through that gift we were given the gift of salvation. If you think about it, we never would have had an Easter without having Christmas. So may you enjoy the season of remembering his birth and rejoice in the salvation it brought. If you've never accepted that precious gift of His salvation may you do so this Christmas season.

From my family to yours, may we wish you the most Very Blessed and Merriest Christmas ever!

Monday, December 24, 2012

Lots to share today so I'll try not to do a lot of rambling and get to it.

This is a beautiful card I received from fellow demonstrator Charlotte Coombes. It was so unexpected and a wonderful surprise to receive in the mail. Thanks Charlotte!

Here is a little gift I gave my hairdresser. My hairdresser is my sister, but I still like to give her a little something for being my hairdresser. I found this cute little bucket in the $ section of Target and filled it with my homemade peanut butter balls, on of her favorites.

Here are some cookies I made for one of my cookie customers.

Here is an assortment of the 28 dozen cut out cookies I made this year. I know they look like a lot of work and they are to some extent, but I love doing them.

And lastly here are the rest of the Christmases past displays. Well I need to go and get my house cleaned and I've got a last minute gift I need to get made by tomorrow. Have a wonderful Christmas Eve and I'll have a post tomorrow to share with you as well so check back.

Friday, December 21, 2012

As I write this tonight, I just finished watching the CBS National News and the piece they did about Jayden Lamb, the little boy from Midland, Michigan who passed away recently from cancer at 9 years old. Jayden touched so many lives and is still touching lives with the "pay it forward" attitude his parents started by paying for someones bill behind them in a drive-thru shortly after Jayden got his angel wings. Our local news has had much about this story and has followed Jayden and his family through his journey I've been so touched by this story and have even had the chance to pay it forward myself by trying to be a blessing to a family in need. I know friends and family as well who have done this recently. I challenge you my blog readers to do the same. Give it a try. Even something small in the name of paying it forward. I guarantee you will be blessed.

Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. Matthew 25:40

So many people are hurting. If you have the ability to make someones day a little bit brighter, a little bit happier or put a smile on their face I encourage you to do so.

Now onto some things I've made from Christmases past and that I have displayed in my house this Christmas. I hope you enjoy them and maybe you'll even remember some of these. Most things are made from now retired things.

Thursday, December 20, 2012

The baking is done and it's still 5 days until Christmas. I'm pretty proud of myself especially with all that has been going on as of late. I've got a couple of quick cards to share and then I'm off tonight to go get a manicure. I think my hands deserve one after all the cookie decorating I've done this week. I'll try and get some pics uploaded of the cut out cookies I did tomorrow, but until then this is my share for today.

This card came to me from my Secret Santa. Isn't it gorgemous? I love all the embossing and glitter! Oh, have I happened to mention I love glitter? I know only a few times. *Ü* Thanks Secret Santa!

This is a Christmasy Thank You I made for a dear friend awhile back. Ok, that's it! I've got to scoot and hopefully I'll be back with more to share tomorrow.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

I just have to share with you all that my daddy received the words "cancer free" today. We are certainly rejoicing and praising God for this wonderful gift. My mom is also doing so much better. They have put her on a small dose of oxygen at night and this has seemed to really help her. It seems like such a small thing, but it has made a world of difference in her anxiety and panic attacks. She is thinking so much clearer and has even gotten back to doing some of the things she once did. I'm just one happy girl today and I'd like to thank those who have prayed for my family this past year. It's been a tough year, but the Lord has seen us through.

Now to share a couple of crafty things with you.

This is a little treat pouch that my daughter Lindsay and I made for her to give out to her fellow employees at work. I used some retired cardstock (Ruby Red) and some non SU ribbon from my huge stash of ribbon on these. Lindsay is not really my crafter girl so it shouldn't have come as a surprise when Lindsay cut both of her thumbs trying to close the ink pad. How she managed that I'm not quite sure. I've never known a craft pad to be dangerous, but she said that is why she doesn't craft, because it's dangerous. LOL! We made 30 of them and they went really quick with both of us working on them the other night.

Here is a card I made several weeks ago to send to one of my customers. Love that Cherry Cobbler!

Well that's all for today. I've got more cookies to frost. Hope Frank doesn't mind that for dinner. ;)

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Well it's Tuesday and you all know what that means....one week from today it will arrive whether we are ready or not. I've been so busy this past weekend with cookies. Here are a few to sample.......

So how did they taste? LOL! Well let me tell you they are yummy. How do I know? Well silly, I have to sample before I would let anyone else eat them don't I?

Now for a card share.

This card comes from my Secret Santa. Who is my Secret Santa? Well I don't know, that's why it's a secret. *Ü* I joined a Secret Santa demonstrator group this year and it's been really fun to do this. Each week for 3 weeks we are sending cards and then the last week we will send a handmade gift. I've been having so much fun making my cards and will share after our reveal what I've made. It's been hard keeping it a secret and not sharing what I've made. This card is so sparkly. I just love all the details using the great old standby Lovely As a Tree. If you don't own that set, you really need to get it. I own it in wood, but now you can get it in wood or clear. If you'd like to order you can do so by visiting my website www.reneeond.stampinup.net and place your order by clicking on the SHOP NOW button. Oh and don't forget to check out the clearance rack. Lots of goodies there too!

Well it's back to the cookie mines. I'm making my cut out cookies today and have half of them baked. I have a few orders for them so I need to get those done quick like. I'll share pics of those as well when they have all their pretty frosting on them.

Friday, December 14, 2012

Well how are you all doing with you Christmas prep? All done? No, me neither, but it will get there. I've got several things to share with you today.

First is that Stampin'Up! has updated the Clearance Rack with over 300 items at unbelieveable prices. You are not going to want to miss out on these so head over to my Stampin'Up! website and click on the SHOP NOW button and then the CLEARANCE RACK to start shopping. For those that don't know how to order from there you can always call me with your order and I can help you place it on line
Next I'd like to start with an amazing card that I received from one of my customers. I found this card absolutely stunning and just couldn't wait to share it with you. So her goes..................

Is this not ever so pretty. You can even see the shimmer in the picture. It is absolutely beautiful. Thanks Julie for such a great card.

Last weekend was the Christmas shop party for the place where my hubby works. The guys put their own little party on with turkey and ham and then we all provided dishes to pass. I decided that a Christmas cake was in order. I haven't made one of these in years, but pulled out my Wilton Christmas tree pan and went to work. Now the idea of piping all those little leaves on the tree seemed like a good idea when I started out, but half way through I started to wonder what I was thinking, although I liked the final outcome and think it was worth it. The star on top was made with the now retired large star punch in Daffodil Delight cardstock and covered with Dazzling Diamonds glitter and attached with a toothpick. I know you thought I was going to say Snail Adhesive now didn't you? LOL!

And lastly here is a recent card I made to send a special thanks to a friend.

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Hi my stampin' friends! Have you been doing any stamping lately? I've been busy with workshops and also getting some of my own stamping done here and there. I love days where I can just create and not have a dozen other things to accomplish, but that doesn't happen very often. My daughter Lindsay was in a car accident on Sunday and totaled her car so I have been carless all week. Thanks to a good friend though I did get out for a bit on Tuesday to have lunch. Thanks Vicki!

I've got some cards photographed and ready to share with you the next few days and I hope you enjoy them. All Stampin'Up! products of course and you can purchase any of the items from me or through my demonstrator website.

This one again uses the Evergreen stamp set from the Holiday Mini Catalog. Very simple done in neutral colors. Colors used here are Crumb Cake and Early Espresso. The words are punched out with the Decorative Label Punch. It's hard to see in the picture, but I added a little sparkle using Dazzling Details for some snow.

Well back to making and organizing cards. I'm going to start selling cards at the day spa where my sister works so I need to get stuff ready to set up tonight.

Friday, November 30, 2012

I just love this Evergreen stamp set that is available in the Holiday Mini Catalog. I showed you another card in this post using traditional green, but I wanted to go out to the box a little and make it in another color. I stamped the solid image in Bashful Blue and the second step in Marina Mist. The paper is from the DSP stack in the Holiday Mini Catalog as well. The words are from Teeny Tiny Wishes.

I am off to a Stampin'Up! party tonight and we will be using this set to make the card from the November 20th post. I'll share the other card we are making tonight in a future post.

Blessings,
Renee

PS Don't forget to check out the special on the left top of this page. Great idea for gift giving.

Monday, November 26, 2012

When I saw the wreath that fellow demo Pam Steckman made, I just knew I had to make one. So this past weekend my sister was here for Thanksgiving and we got together on Friday and created wreaths. This was so fun and easy to make and actually quite relaxing.

I used the Candlelight Christmas Specialty DSP to make mine. The directions said you would need about 6 sheets, but I used a little more than that. I wanted mine to be really full. I used a 12" wreath form. If any of my local ladies are interested in making one of these please let me know ASAP and I will do a class. Contact me for more details.

Here is a pic of us being silly. Yes, Carin used a bigger wreath form than I did.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Hi there! Are you surprised I'm back again today? Well ok, it's evening, but it still counts for today. I was determined to get some thank you cards ready to send and I needed to send several so I wanted a quick and easy way to make several. I stamped a full sheet of 8 1/2" x 11" cardstock all over in Soft Suede, So Saffron and Pretty in Pink using the Snowflake Soiree stamp set and then I cut it into pieces for 6 cards and had very little waste. I used the Snow Flurry Bigz Die to cut out the snowflakes using Pretty in Pink and Silver Glimmer Paper. I did find this idea on line, but I changed one of the colors because when I tried Early Espresso it just seemed too dark. And my dimensions are a little different and I changed the saying.......well you get the idea. The one I found HERE was my inspiration and I then did my own thing.

Hope you enjoyed this and you can purchase all the supplies to make this from my stampin' store or by contacting me. As of right now that snowflake die will not be carried over so I suggest you get it while it's still available. It will make a great addition to your collection.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Seems like forever since I shared projects with you. I'm really sorry. Much of the same old story as to why not, but guess what folks? I'm learning to say NO!!! And I'm learning it's ok. I'm a fixer by nature and I am killing myself trying to fix and make everyone happy. Can't do it anymore. I'm learning that what I do will never be enough for some people and Renee is becoming more unhappy and that is NOT who I am. There I've confessed it. Can you all do me a favor and keep me accountable? If you see I'm not posting on here. Drop me an email. ibecakes@airadv.net and tell me you are missing my posts. I truly believe my God given talent is to share the joy I receive from creating and I need to be more faithful to Him and do that. It's what He's called me to do. I love to craft and more importantly I love to share what I craft so keep me accountable..... PLEASE!!! I will so appreciate it.

Now onto a couple of projects. These were the make and takes at last weekends workshop.

I know it's hard to see in the photo, but the Bold Snowflake stamp (132338) $5.95 is stamped and embossed in Irridescent Ice Embossing Powder. It really sparkles. Maybe if I had a better camera? Hint, hint to my family. LOL! It was then punched out with the Blossom punch. Cool huh? Another great use for that punch. I first inked the stamp up with Versamark ink and then immediately inked it in Pretty in Pink and then stamped. By inking with the Versamark it makes the ink wet longer and then you can embossed with embossing powder. I love this technique. You can emboss in any color this way. The embossing folder used is the Northern Flurry which happens to be on sale through November 28 for $5.96. That's a great deal.

This card is made using the stamp set from the Holiday mini catalog called Evergreen. You would not believe how easy this card was to make. I stamped the middle tree in Old Olive and then stamped again without reinking two more times to the left. I then inked it up again and stamped it off on scratch paper and then proceeded to stamp two more times to the right without reinking. Added my greeting from the set Delightful Dozen in Cherry Cobbler. For a little sparkle I used the Dazzling Details on the center tree. So easy. You could create a bunch of these in no time. I must confess that this idea wasn't my own. I found it on Pintrest and is from fellow demonstrator Debbie Henderson. I changed mine up a bit by adding the sparkle and the layer of Old Olive cardstock.

Well I hope you enjoyed these and will stop back again.
Blessings,
Renee

Friday, November 16, 2012

I am so beside myself. There is a big sale coming on Monday, November 19 and running through November 28 and I've been trying to share it with you here and I will admit I've been struggling a little. Wish I was more computer savvy when it comes to PDF files and getting them posted, but alas I'm not. Hopefully this link will give you the scoop.

Wow I think I've lost my mind. I'm not sure why I struggled with posting this. I was just drawing a complete blank in how to do it. Duh! It's been a long week with my mom in the hospital so I'm going to blame it on that.

This is an awesome sale and you can order directly from my website or call me to place your order. As always if you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

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I'm hoping to do a little stamping today so hopefully I'll be back later with a project to share.

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Just a quick post here tonight of one of the cards that we made at Bay Shore scrapbooking retreat last weekend. I'm so glad I got this cute mitten set and the matching punch.

Did you know you can get this cool stamp set Make a Mitten as well as the word set Greetings of the Season for 15% off this Monday, October 29? I will be placing an order on Monday so please contact me to order or you can order directly on my Stampin'Up! website on Monday. This is a great sale that you won't want to miss out on.

Thursday, October 25, 2012

I am so excited! Stampin' Up! is doing a one-day sale on almost all of our stamp sets! Every single set is 15% off, on Monday October 29 ONLY. Look through our catalog and let me know which sets you need for Holiday projects, or any sets that have been on your wish list. Now is the time to order them!

•Starting at 12:00 AM (MT) and ending at 11:50 PM (MT), almost every stamp we sell will be 15 percent off.

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Being a cake baker I deal with a lot of flour bags and those bags of flour mean lots of work, but the FLOWER bag I am showing you here wasn't work at all, in fact it meant lots of fun for me. I had found this idea on demonstrator Monika Davis' blog here and this is my take on it. I used all Stampin'Up! including the fabric.

Monika used beans and I didn't have any. I know what kind of Huron County housewife am I? :) I did have a bag of some decorative sand so that is what I used to fill my cello bag. Yes, you can even buy the cello bags from Stampin'Up! too. The wire stem you would need to purchase in the floral section of your discount store. I'm giving this to my hostess tonight. Shhhh don't tell her. Well I better scoot and get my clothes changed so I'm ready to leave here in a few. I'll try and post more details on this and maybe even take pics and do a mini tutorial.

Sunday, September 30, 2012

This past week I received two cards in the mail. Both on the same day and from two sisters who do not even live close to each other. It sure was a surprise and made for a nice encourgement in the middle of a hectic and trying week. This first one is from Theresa. Loved the bling and the way the butterfly was cut out of the sheet music. Too cute!

This second one is from her sister Pam. Pam and I both love fall stuff so this card is perfect. Love how she used the leaves at the top and cut them out and the fun watercoloring.

Thanks ladies for the cards. They are beautiful! Hope you all are enjoying your Fall Sunday!

Saturday, September 29, 2012

Did you ever have a picture in your head of how your Saturday should go or what you'd like it to be and then in the end it just didn't happen that way and you wonder why? Well I don't really wonder why for the most part. My Saturdays go like they do for the most part because I don't plan well enough, ask from others what I need and then don't put feet to that idea that I have rolling around in my head. I let all kinds of obstacles get in my way. I really need to be more assertive in what I want and what I need my Saturdays to be. I'm gonna work on that. ;) On to stamping........................Here is the ornament I made the other day.

This is very similar to the one on the front of the new Stampin'Up! Holiday catalog. I have to say that pictures do not do this ornament justice. You really need to see one of these in person. They are beautiful and with so many possibilities for colors and designs. It's hard to see in the picture, but the ornament has lots of glitter on it around the edges of the stamped pieces. It really is stunning. I would love to teach these as a class so if you are interested in learning how to make these, please leave me a comment here with the best way to contact you or you can drop me an email or give me a phone call. I want to see how much interest there is in this.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

That's how my life feels these days. It has it's ups and it's downs. Seems to be so busy, but yet not with the things I necessarily would choose, but life is what it is and it's the path I'm on right now and I'm doing my best to accept it. Some days are easier than others. Daddy is done with his treatments and now to wait for his stomach to heal from the radiation before they do another scope to see if the cancer is gone. We are hopeful that it is. Mom is not doing the best most days, but we are trying to do all we can to help her and trust that the Lord can bring her some peace and comfort to get through this difficult time. Going to several doctor appointments a week with family members is my life right now and even though it is trying, I am thankful that I can be there for those who need me.

I had a Stampin'Up! party last week with some very good friends and it was wonderful. A great night out and very relaxing. Thanks Pam for hosting a workshop and I'm happy you received some awesome FREE stampin' supplies. Here are the cards that we made at Pam's party.

This first one uses a couple of the new bundles featured in the Holiday Catalog. The Scentsational Season Bundle and the Perfectly Perserved Bundle. Everyone wants to know why "Gingie" is in the jar. Well he's a cookie in the cookie jar, silly!!! :)

This next card uses the From My Heart stamp set and the Window Frames Framelits. The paper is Raspberry Ripple, the new Core'dinations card stock and Champagne Glimmer Paper. We embossed it with the Fancy Fan Embossing Folder and used the Stampin' Standing System to make the design pop. This card stock has a lighter core to it so when sanded it shows through. The card stock comes in Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, and Gumball Green.

All products can be purchase through my online store at www.reneeond.stampinup.net and by clicking on the SHOP NOW button. You can contact me direct as well to order if you prefer.

Like to have you and your friends make some fun cards like these? Contact me and we can set a date for your party. They are lots of fun!

I thought I'd share as well today, a cake I made a couple of weekends ago. I was so happy with the way this cake turned out. The bride's style and mine were very similar so that really helped to make this a fun cake to make.

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I've been married 31 yrs. to Frank (the best guy you'll find and the center of my world) and we have 2 daughters Lindsay (28) and Brooke (26) and a sweet kitty cat named Sabby. We also have three fur grands, Gunner a black lab, Captain a Brittney and Bella a pretty calico kitty I've been a Stampin'Up! demo for 15 years.

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